Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are teaching their children the importance of kindness just in time for Thanksgiving.
Prince Archie, aged 6, and Princess Lilibet, aged 4, made a rare public appearance as the family collaborated with Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles (OBKLA) through the Archewell Foundation. This community-driven nonprofit organization provides over 70,000 meals annually to food-insecure residents in Los Angeles. According to a November 26 update on the Archewell Foundation website, the Sussex family participated in meal packaging for Los Angeles Mercy Housing, Pico Union Project, and PATH.
Images from the event depict Archie and Lilibet rolling dough alongside their parents, fully engaged in the meal assembly process. Meghan, 44, later showcased the completed baked goods on her Instagram Stories, captioning the post, “Show up, do good.”
Another series of photos captured Harry, 41, scooping bell peppers onto trays of meat and rice, while Meghan held Lilibet’s hand nearby. Both wore Archewell hats, with Meghan donning a matching apron and Harry sporting an OBKLA smock for the occasion.
Earlier this year, Meghan discussed how she and Harry are fostering a sense of responsibility and community in Archie and Lilibet through their vegetable garden and a child-sized market stand at their home in Montecito.
“We grow a lot of veggies, and part of what I want them to learn is that gardening is really beneficial for children because it teaches them patience and appreciation for their food,” she explained during a June 17 episode of the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast. “You start from seed, watch it grow, and they learn to wait. But then, do you want to sell your harvest? And do you want to share it with our community?”
She further emphasized, “It’s crucial for children, especially those who are fortunate to have a home with privilege, to understand the value of things, just like manners and taking care of their surroundings.”
This volunteer experience precedes the family’s “low-key” Thanksgiving celebration at home, a tradition Meghan has previously shared. Her mother, Doria Ragland, lives nearby and joins them for the holiday each year. The Sussexes often invite friends who may not have other plans. “You always make sure there’s room at the table for friends who don’t have family, which is really important,” Meghan told Marie Claire in November 2024.
As Archie and Lilibet grow older, Meghan notes that the holidays are becoming increasingly significant. “Now we’re at the age where I just can’t wait to see it through their lens every year. We’re always ensuring we have something fun planned,” she shared.
Photo Credit: Meghan Markle Instagram
